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Career Paths in Consulting/Advising
Academic, educational and ethical consulting, business consultancy, coaching, supervision, self-help groups
As in many other humanities and social sciences, the step from ‘education’ to ‘consulting’ is a short one in philosophy. The body of knowledge, as well as the methods for applying this knowledge, can be imparted both in group settings and on an individual basis.
What people with a background in philosophy bring to the field of consulting is a particular focus on the question of what, how, on what basis and with what objectives consulting should be provided – including in the context of consulting on corporate philosophy. This means that this meta-perspective often leads to planning or leadership roles within the ‘consulting industry’.
Possible Tasks
- You analyze complex issues, assess them and offer companies possible courses of action and rational decisions.
- You deliver coaching courses for companies or senior managers. In doing so, you apply philosophical thinking and coaching methods to support clients in resolving professional or personal issues.
- You also organize public events and lectures or offer personal consulting within the context of philosophical practices on real-life topics such as euthanasia or the desire to have children.
- You produce information and guidance materials and run (preventative) information sessions for various target groups.
- You work in academic and career guidance, advising people on these topics.Industries and Occupations
- Universities, higher education institutions
- Companies
- Associations, organizations, foundations
- Self-help groupsJob Boards and Professional Associations
